AFTER a busy week at work, turn off the oven and let someone else do the cooking this weekend. From traditional pubs to Michelin starred restaurants, we reveal which eateries have made reader review site TripAdvisor’s top ten list of Cambridge venues - beating another 473 to the top spots.

RISTORANTE IL PICCOLO MONDO

Currently seated at Tripadvisor’s number one spot is Ristorante Il Piccolo Mondo, located on the High Street in Bottisham and run by Polly Howe and Elio Ripa.

Described as an “authentic taste of Italy”, reviewers describe the restaurant as “a hidden gem in Bottisham”.

Polly, joint owner with partner Elio, said: “We feel very pleased and proud to be at the top of the list. We have been open about 14 or 15 months now so it was quite a quick acceleration.”

And the most popular dish? Polly says there’s a lot of love for their homemade spaghetti with a lobster sauce.

COTTO

Ranked at number two is Cotto, located on East Road in Cambridge.

With their sample dinner menu ranging from East Anglian guinea fowl to veal kidneys to a traditional sirloin steak, the food has been well received by reviewers.

One user said their experience was “flawless” with another describing their experience as “absolutely superb from start to finish”.

THE OAK BISTRO

Third choice for reviewers is The Oak Bistro, sitting on Lensfield Road in the city.

With food cooked by head chef Milton Steiger, the restaurant has earned its place at third in the list with dishes including crab meat linguini, cajun swordfish steak and classic desserts like blackberry and apple crumble.

Owner Philip Newman said: “Tripadvisor is a great website because it gives people a good opportunity to share what they think of a restaurant.

“We know we are never going to make everyone happy but this helps to tell the good restaurants from people’s actual experiences. Customer satisfaction is what it’s all about.”

While their menu is changing, Philip recommends the confit duck leg, saying it is an “old favourite” for many.

AROMI

If you’re looking for a cafe rather than a sit-down meal, fourth best Aromi might be up your street. Tucked away in Bene’t Street, homemade Sicilian delicacies including pizza, focaccia and flatbreads have set reviewers raving.

Reviewers herald their “crowded, lively and friendly” atmosphere and the “extremely tasty” food. One user urged prospective visitors to “give your tummy what it deserves” and make a visit.

MIDSUMMER HOUSE

Michelin starred Midsummer House places at number five in Cambridge’s most popular restaurants. Located on Midsummer Common and next to the River Cam, visitors can enjoy menus of up to ten courses, with dishes including mackerel tartare, sauteed scallops or dark chocolate, blood orange and marmalade ice cream.

Recent visitors have said they were “blown away” by the restaurant while another said: “the food was outstanding, the service was first class and every dish was a masterpiece”.

R17

R17 restaurant on Regent Street was also a popular choice for diners. Connected to the University Arms hotel, visitors described it as “a good discovery and not at all what one might expect from a hotel restaurant”. Old favourites including bubble and squeak and British beef as well as classic desserts such as sticky toffee pudding and strawberry pannacotta are all on the menu, which previous guests have described as “beautifully cooked”.

CLARENDON ARMS

Standing as a pub since 1812, the Clarendom Arms on Clarendon Road also makes the top list for its home-cooked and locally sourced meals. Sunday roasts are well enjoyed by guests at the Clarendon, with reviewers saying the pub is off the beaten track but “well worth the effort to seek out”.

Becky Lee, manager of the Clarendon, said: “It’s amazing. For us as we are a very humble, small backstreet boozer who finds themselves at number seven in the restaurant category, it’s fantastic but a bit scary as well.

And the best dish to try? Becky added: “Our homemade scotch eggs are a massive winner and our burgers are quite well known as well.”

RAJA INDIAN CUISINE

Indian food is also well enjoyed in the city, as Raja Indian Cuisine hit the top ten at number seven. Located on King Street, the restaurant lists onion bhajis as their most popular dishes and has been hailed by reviewers as the “most delicious Indian food I have ever tasted”, with another saying they “never fail to be impressed”.

QUEEN’S HEAD

The Queen’s Head, which sits on Fowlmere Road in Cambridge, is another very popular pub in Cambridge. Reviewers describe the traditional pub as a “real treasure” in Cambridge. Real ale is on draught straight from the barrel in the Queen’s Head and many herald the soup as something to be tried on your visit.

LA PERGOLA

Family run La Pergola, on Cambridge Road, wins the ultimate accolade from reviewers. hailing their meals as “just like what you would get in any local trattoria in Tuscany”.

Rosa De Simone, partner at la Pergola, said: “We are very proud to be included on the list. It’s very satisfying.

“It’s nice to be recognised and appreciated by customers.”

From bruschetta to “to die for” wood burning oven-cooked pizzas, all of their authentic food is home made and cooked to order, with vegetables coming from their allotment next door.

Rosa added: “A lot of people come here especially for our pizzas. My parents set up the restaurant and we all have a role now so we have some great dishes.”